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A window was located inside the "Knowledge Is Golden" Mural
by 1AM Studio. It was ajar, letting fresh air in over thinly painted knowledge.
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A homeless person ran out of steam and became cold, so he laid down on a steam vent to warm up.
Apparently the steam warmed him so well, he fell asleep.
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A short film showing some of the highlights of the 2019 San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade. This film was shot
at the corner of Kearny and California Streets.
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Pink peace symbol glasses were worn by a woman marching in the 2011 San Francisco Saint Stupid's Day Parade.
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The fisherman hadn't noticed that a pelican had just landed next to him on the pier.
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The pelican glides effortlessly over the surface of the sea.
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Pelican posed aboard an old fishing boat.
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It was beautiful day in Santa Cruz and I had been photographing the sea lions when this pelican landed a few feet away on the pier railing.
If there was ever a compelling visual argument for birds being the modern descendants of dinosaurs, it's the pelican. I could easily imagine them flying just out of reach above the snapping jaws of some aquatic sea monster.
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Here is a view of a pelican you don't usually see. A head on view of its enormous bill.
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A large group of pelicans were perched on the fish processing equipment.
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A flock of pelicans flying in typical formation with Anacapa island in the background.
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It surprises me that a big bird like a Pelican can fly so effortlessly.
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Prehistoric looking pelicans sun and preen in the winter sun.
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These two pelicans were one pair of dozens loitering around the marina, all waiting for a fishy opportunity. The one on the left was an immature bird which had not grown into its adult plumage.
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This is a close-up of the same Pelican I posted yesterday,
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Two Macaws preening one another. A very intimate, gentle moment in a birds' life.
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The Green-winged Macaw goes by many names: Greenwing Macaw, Red and Green Macaw and Green Wing Macaw. They are one of the largest and gentlest of all the Macaws.
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The Spectacled Bear is the only bear that comes from South America. I hope this unique and beautiful endangered bear survives.
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This photo shows a sea lion swimming in the late afternoon sunlight beneath the wharf in Santa Cruz. Lovely light on a lovely animal.
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For an unforgettable wildlife experience, I highly recommend the Elkhorn Slough Safari in Moss Landing. We saw over one hundred sea otters, almost eighty harbor seals and dozens of sea lions very up close and personal.
This photo shows a raft of about eighty sea otters. Raft is the official label for a bunch of otters hanging out together, looking like a raft.
In addition to sea mammals, I also photographed sixteen species of birds. The trip was two hours of wildlife bliss. There were a few . . . |
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A loud, large, parrot looking quite handsome.
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The larger Great Egret was stalked by the smaller Snowy Egret.
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I know they are wild animals with big teeth and claws but jeez, don't they look cuddly?!
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A great egret at the edge of the bay looking for food. It is a very graceful bird whether walking or flying.
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A very pregnant Harbor Seal looking quite pleased with herself.
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